Title: 1Identify structures, functions, and surgical pathologies of the skeletal system.
Course: Surgical Technologist I (14056-I) > Section: Understanding Structures, Functions, and Surgical Pathologies of Body Systems

Identification should include

- the two divisions of the skeleton
- the types, structure, functions, and formations of bones
- the location and function of bone marrow, cranial sinuses, and cartilage
- the number of vertebrae in each segment of the vertebral column
- the difference between the male and female pelvis
- changes in the skeleton across the life span
- pathologies (e.g., fractures, joint replacement).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What common surgical procedures are used to treat conditions of the skeletal system?
- What types of evidence demonstrate that age affects the human skeleton across the life span?
- What are ways to minimize the effects of aging on the human skeleton?
- Can surgery play a role in improving the quality of life of a patient with degenerative disc problems? With osteoporosis? With arthritis? Explain each.